- FRANCE 24

28/01/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament

The newly elected president of the European Parliament is our guest. An outspoken German MEP from the Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, Martin Schulz has vowed to give the Parliament a stronger voice in Europe. He gives us his opinion on Greece, IMF rescue funds, the Commission's reaction to the Hungarian government of Viktor Orban, and the EU oil embargo against Iran.

28/01/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

The Franco-German engine, driving Europe to a better future?

For decades the Franco-German tandem has been a driving force in European integration. But it has drawn criticism from its European partners, who feel Paris and Berlin often seek to impose their agenda on the rest of Europe. So what do the French and Germans think of this duo? We analyse the results of a new survey produced by our partner for this programme, the Paris-Berlin magazine.

14/01/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Joaquin Almunia, EU Commissioner for Competition

Joaquin Almunia holds one of the most influential portfolios in the Commission. As the EU’s antitrust regulator, he is responsible for guaranteeing fair competition across the EU. The Spanish Commissioner reacts to the downgrade of France’s sovereign debt rating, the possible merger of Deutsche Boerse with NYSE Euronext, and the rise of protectionism.

14/01/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Taxing finance: can France go it alone ?

France is seeking to press ahead with a tax on financial transactions, and hoping the rest of Europe will follow suit. The view from Paris is that the financial sector is largely responsible for sparking the current crisis and must now contribute to its resolution. But with the UK firmly opposed to the scheme, can such a tax ever work?

31/12/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Joachim Bitterlich, Former Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to Helmut Kohl

2011 was an "annus horribilus" for Europe. The eurozone debt crisis has shaken the very foundations of the European Union. But during this period, Germany has taken centre stage for its attempts to resolve the crisis. We look back at 2011 with Joachim Bitterlich, Former Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to Helmut Kohl.

24/12/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Poland’s EU presidency: a rough time to be at the helm (part 2)

Warsaw's 6-month turn at the head of Europe ended on December 31st when Denmark took over. Poland's EU presidency took place during one of the worst periods in the bloc's history. With the eurozone fighting for survival and the UK drifting further away from Brussels, the European Union is facing an existential crisis. How has Poland fared in this stormy weather?

24/12/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Poland’s EU presidency: a rough time to be at the helm

17/12/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Jerzy Buzek President of the European Parliament

Buzek shares his thoughts on last week's EU Summit. We also take a look back at the results of the Polish Presidency of the EU.

17/12/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

BRITAIN IN THE EU, is it the beginning of the end?

A few days ago, Britain said 'NO' to Europe. Last week in Brussels, David Cameron vetoed a deal to try and save the single currency and resolve the debt crisis. The British Prime Minister said signing the treaty would have undermined the interests of the City of London. We analyse the fallout of this historic decision.

03/12/2011 - TALKING EUROPE

Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, Polish European Affairs Minister

Poland is coming to the end of its six-month presidency of the EU. Last week, it made a dramatic appeal for Germany to show more leadership in the current eurozone crisis, showing the clock is ticking...